The Broad Ax

Booker T. Washington The Boss-Politician Among the Afro- Americans. BELIEVES IN THE DISFANCHISEMENT OF THE NEGRO IN THE SOUTH. HE IS WILLING THAT HE SHOULD GIVE UP EVERYTHING FOR MONEY. THE NEW YORK EVENING POST CLEARLY SETS FORTH THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PROF. W. E. B. DU BOIS AND THE WIZARD OF TUSKEGEE. IT BELIEVES THAT THE NEGRO MUST FIGHT FOR HIS CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS IN THIS COUNTRY. Vol. XV Booker T. Wail The Boss Among BELIEVES IN THE DISFANCE IN THE SOUTH. HE IS WILLING THAT HE THING FOR MONEY. THE NEW YORK EVENING IN THE DIFFERENCE BE BOIS AND THE WIZAR IT BELIEVES THAT THE N CIVIL AND POLITICAL The following editorial is from a recent issue of the New York Evening Post, and it is worth anyone's time to carefully read it. "The old issue as to what attitude the Colored people should take towards their political disabilities is recalled anew by a recent speech in this city of Dr. W. E. Du Bols of Atlanta University and a letter from him to the Boston Transcript. Few people are yet aware, we believe, of the extent of the cleavage between him and his followers and those Negroes led by Booker T. Washington, or of the bitterness that has developed. Dr. Du Bols's attitude is one of resentment toward wrong, of steadfast opposition to disfranchisement, and to the withdrawal of civil and political rights guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States. He believes that agitation and protest are necessary not only to recover lost ground, but to prevent the loss of more. He will not sit silent in the presence of wrong. He will not refrain from denouncing oppression any more than the German Poles will refrain from opposing their Prussian over-lords, or Russians of the type of Madame Breslawsky and Nicholas Tchaikovsky will abandon their advocacy of freedom for Russia. With this attitude, the Evening Post has frequently sympathized. It counsels no man to wear a padlock when his rights as a citizen are endangered. Dr. Washington, on the other hand, subordinates everything else to the uplifting of the Negro industrially and economically. His success at Tuskegee needs no affirmation, North or South. His inestimable usefulness as an interpreter of one race to the other in the South we dwelt upon at length after his recent extraordinary trip through Tennessee. To be industrious, sober, honest, and to acquire property, this is his doctrine for the Colored man. He lets discussion of political rights severely alone—an attitude which is justified by most people as the right one for the head of an institution located in the South in the midst of deep racial prejudices. There is much to be said for all college heads keeping bravely aloof from political entanglements. Dr. Washington counsels his people to submit to disfranchisement. Hence he is welcome in the South wherever he goes. He arouses no prejudices; his industrial doctrine fits in well with the controlling Southern opinion that the Negro should aspire to be nothing more than a hewer-of-wood and a drawer-of-water, and he reaches the ears and broadens the minds and softens the hearts thousands who would not listen to a word from Dr. DuBois. Moreover, Dr. Washington is heartily supported in the North by all conservatives—those who believe that the South should be allowed to work out the problem unmolested by criticism or agitation and are con- --- vinced that time will heal all present sores and wounds. Now, as we have intimated, this is a defensible attitude for the principal of a school to take. It commends itself particularly to those who believe in compromises for the sake of peace and living pleasantly with their neighbors. If Dr. Washington were to keep silent altogether and immerse himself exclusively in his work at Tuskegee, no Colored man would, we think, would object to his silence. It is his advice to his people to submit to government and taxation without representation that has hurt, and the fact that he has at the same time assumed or been forced into the place of political boss of his race. The two positions are hopelessly inconsistent. As Dr. Du Bois puts it in his letter to the Transcript: "Mr. Washington has for the last eight years allowed himself to be made the sole referee for all political action concerning 10,000,000 Americans. Few appointments of Negroes to office have been made without his consent, and others' political policies have been deferred to him. Now, if Mr. Washington was consulted solely because of his knowledge of men and wide acquaintanceship, there would be less ground of criticism. But, whatever the purpose, it has been inevitable that only those Negroes should be put in political control of black men who agree with Mr. Washington's policy of non-resistance, giving up of agitation, and acquiescence in semi-serfdom. And he properly asserts his right as a free man to protest against the establishment of any political boss of a section of the population, white or black, Christian or Jew, Italian or German. "There is high authority for Dr. Du Bols's position. The late Carl Schurz once warned Mr. Washington that if he heard of the head of Tuskegee going into politics he would know that the waning of Mr. Washington's influence had begun. But the White House has insisted on making use of Dr. Washington's rare knowledge of Southern conditions. It is hard, if not impossible to resist requests for advice or counsel from this source. Dr. Washington naturally has the deepest interest in seeing that fit Colored men only are appointed to office. Could he refuse to answer if Mr. Roosevelt asked him whether John Smith or Thomas Brown would represent his race better in an internal revenue office or as an assistant United States District Attorney? If we are correctly informed, the reason for Dr. Washington's withdrawal from the Liberian Commission to which Mr. Roosevelt appointed him a year ago was Mr. Taft's insistence that he stay within reach. At least, this was current gossip in Washington at the time, and instead, Mr. Washington's secretary went to Liberia. Moreover, Mr. CHICAGO, APRIL 23, 1910. Successful candy merchant, popular German-American citizen, who may be induced to make the race for city treasurer of Chicago in 1911. Successful candy merchant, popular German-American citizen, who may be induced to make the race for city treasurer of Chicago in 1911. Washington is such a national figure that everyone turns to him for advice on matters relating to the Colored people. It is not as if there were three of four men of equal rank in the public estimation. In the state of Georgia with a white man. The Negro voters could not have been given less consideration had the democrats been in control of the government machinery at Washington. It is due Collector Rucker to say "In other words, we have here the usual conflict between the uncompromising and those who believe in progress one step at a time, with the least friction possible. Time will fight on the Negro's side, in any event, and the accumulation of wealth and the possession of land, together with the increased national respect which follows material success—all these will lend power to the Negro, when the time comes for the issue of political equality to be joined by all concerned. We are frank to say that if we were of the Colored race we should feel that that time had come now; that every moment's failure to protest by those who can against present discriminations means the tightening of chains that must some day be broken if this is to be a republic in more than name. Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty for the Negro as well as for the white man, and Dr. Du Bois is merely living up to the highest traditions of American life when he fights for the rights of his own people to a voice in their government. We must say frankly, too, that we wish tomorrow might be the day that will free Dr. Washington from his embarrassing position as political dictator. Then he would begin to win back in some measure the regard of the most intellectual portion of the Colored people, of which he is now largely deprived." COL. RUCKER SUCCEEDED BY A. WHITE MAN. Atlanta, Ga.—The unexpected has happened! Col. H. A. Rucker has been removed from the office of collector of internal revenue of this city and a white man; H. S. Jackson, has been named to succeed him. According to the Atlanta newspapers the new collector of internal revenue has never been an applicant for the position and has not been consulted regarding taking the place, which has been handed to him on a silver platter. With the removal of Col Rucker as collector of revenue of Atlanta, President Taft has now filled every Negro's position who held a presidential office in the state of Georgia with a white man. The Negro voters could not have been given less consideration had the democrats been in control of the government machinery at Washington. It is due Collector Rucker to say that during the 13 years he has served as collector of internal revenue there has not been the slightest complaint against his conduct in the office. No racial friction has been started in the community, and both black and white people speak in highest terms of Mr. Rucker's personal and official conduct. Special Agents Found Office in Good Shape. For some reason not thoroughly understood it is known in Atlanta that special agents have been detailed to examine the office of collector of internal revenue frequently during the last few months, but at each time it has been shown that the office is in first-class shape. The rating has been "A-1" almost from the beginning of Mr. Rucker's term of office. With the removal of Collector Rucker and his replacement by a white man, the death of Collector Devaux and the filling of his place by the appointment of a white man, the removal from the national committee of Judson Lyons as national committeeman at Chicago and the reported instance of Mr. Hitchcock, the Negro republications of Georgia have been brought face to face with a crisis. What the result will be Negro politicians say remains to be seen, but those most closely associated with the situation claim that the Negroes constitute the majority of the republicans in Georgia and do not mean to be ruthlessly despoiled of their rights, even by the removal of federal office holders or the removal of the last Negro on the national committee. The Negroes of Georgia, like the great majority of the Negroes, in other sections of the country, will not do one thing except to continue to lick the hand that smites them.—Editor. SONG RECITAL BY MISS IDA MAY STEAVERSON. Monday evening, April 25th, Miss Ida May Steaversion, will give a song recital at Quinn Chapel, 24th and Wabash Ave., under the direction of Mrs. Martha B. Anderson. Admission 25 centa. General James Gordon Short Time United States Senator. FROM MISSISSIPPI CALLED DOWN BY CAPT. JOHN T. CAMPBELL. THE HEROIC DEEDS OF TOUISSANT L' OUVERTURE RECALLED. AND THE AFRO-AMERICANS OF THIS COUNTRY ARE ADMONISHED TO FOLLOW HIS EXAMPLE. TO BECOME UNITED AND CONTEND FOR THEIR CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS. Soldiers' Home, La Fayette, Indiana, April 13th, 1910. Julius F. Taylor, Editor The Broad Ax. The poem recited by Gen Gordon, late Senator from Mississippi in his farewell speech to the U. S. Senate, a few weeks ago, which poem was published in The Board Ax lately, seems to tell a story which it does not, when read closely. He speaks of how he loved his old black mamma. "The dear old black mamma, so gentle and tender. So faithful and true to her trust—I loved her so well, I dared not offend her; She is gone, yet I honor her dust." He had to write more into his lines than he meant, to make his rhyme come, and spoiled his measure too. But how? In what way did he love her? Why as a servant, who gave up all she was entitled to for herself, to minister to his wants. When a child, I loved my father's old red cow in the same way. But in his poem of twenty-two lines, in which there are several real poetic flashes, he does not intimate that he loves or respects the Negro as a man. The white south hates the Negro as a man, as all ignorant and low people hate rivals and competitions. The Negroes in the south are not growing in intelligence, independence, and wealth, as just as in my impatience I would like to see them, yet, when the obstacles to their advancement, thrust in their way by their white enemies are considered, they are moving steadily in the direction of their great goal. At the rate of their present speed, their grand children will reach their goal now sought, but they will see another ahead, when they reach the present. The Negro leaders everywhere should teach their people an independent, dignified spirit. The Negro's independence, too often, takes on the form and spirit of impudence and insolence. This does not make friends or win respect for people of any race or color. But this is natural. When a low, ignorant people begin to rise they do so because of a spirit of pride. This in time leads to self-respect and to compel respect from others. This in its turn leads them into many mistakes, which they must correct and move ahead. They have to find out as best they can, what is the best behavior, and act it. In such case everybody scolds the poor Negro for acting wrong, but few care to instruct him in what is right. Many poor whites suffer from the same lack of kindly instruction. The writer of this did to a discouraging degree. He wonders yet, that he ever made a respectable law abiding citizen, so many discouragements and temptations pointed the other way. From the age of eleven, when he lost father and mother, to nineteen, he doubts if any slave ever suffered more hardships, and cruel treatment than he, from his own white people. May be this is why he so sympathizes with the hardships of the Negro. The Negroes suffering under such The Negroes suffering under such a cloud of prejudice are obliged to en- S Gordon time United States Senator. D DOWN BY CAPT. JOHN T. TOUISSANT L' OUVERTURE INS OF THIS COUNTRY ARE FLOW HIS EXAMPLE. CONTEND FOR THEIR CIVIL HITS. dure much ill treatment that a white person would resent, but if the Negro should also resent it, he would be anihilated. It is advisable that he let his white oppressor know that he feels his wrong. This he can show by a look of silent indignation. Everybody is influenced by what he knows, other people think and feel. It will gradually do its work, though not a word spoken. There have been several good articles in The Broad Ax of the poet writer in regard to Negroes not standing up for fellow Negroes. The French, Germans, Swedes, Norwegians, English and Scotch will stand together and pull together. The Irish and the Negro do not, except as the Negroes are held together by outside pressure. I am at a loss to understand why the Negroes in San Domingo, did the most heroic deeds recorded in history, and so completely fail in the United States. The Negroes in San Domingo are the only people in history who bounded from slavery to nationality without help. The English, Spanish, and French were all fighting them, and they won a victory over all. Every Negro should read the life of Toussaint L' Ouverture, the great Negro of Hayt and San Domingo. That by Wendel Phillips, is the best written of any I have read, but a very good one is written by a Negro lawyer in Tennessee—name forgotten. John T. Campbell. WHIPPED IN MEMPHIS Memphis, Teem.—Because they openly admitted their love for each other, Horace White, Colored, of Springfield, Ill., was whipped by the police and put abroad an eastbound train, and Eva Bishop, white, was put on the first train north by the detectives, who instructed her to go to her home in Grand Rapids, Mich. White was steward at the Arlington Hotel where Miss Bishop was cashier. It was at the hotel they fell in love. According to Police Inspector Hayes, Miss Bishop 'admitted her love for White, who is several years her senior. She said that he had been kind to her since she came South and that he was the only one in the world who had paid her any attention. She did not know that it was unlawful for whites and blacks to marry in Tennessee and admitted that it was her intention some day to marry White. The police gave White a choice of punishment. At first he defied them, but after he got a lawyer and was informed of the possibility of criminal prosecution he submitted to the horse-whipping, which was inflicted in the central police precinct in presence of policemen only.—Ex. William Thomas, well known in the theatrical world, among the Afro-Americans, who has in the past pulled off many splendid stunts before the footlights, has become business manager of the Kentucky Club Cafe, 2260 State street, and he will make everything hum in connection with it. THE BROADAX PUBLISHED WEEKLY. Will promulgate and at all times uphold the true principles of Democracy, best Catholic, Protestant, Priest, Isaiah, Single Taxan, Reformed or anyone else, by their say, as it is their language is proper and responsibility is fixed. The Broad Ax is a newspaper whose platform is broad enough for all, ever claiming the editorial right to speak its own mind. Local communications will resolve attention. Write only on one side of the paper. Subscriptions must be paid in advance. One Year. $3.00 Six Months. $2.00 Advertising rates made known on application. Address all communications to THE BROAD AX 5027 Armour Avenue, Chicago. JULIJB P. TAYLOR, Editor and Publisher. Entered as Second-Class Matter Aug. 19, 1902, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under Act of March 3, 1879. SPECIAL REMOVAL NOTICE. From on and after this date, all letters and news matter, intended for Julius F. Taylor, or The Broad Ax, should be addressed to 5027 Armour avenue. Phone number will be announced later on. SOCIAL ITEMS BY MRS. IRENE LEWIS, 3745 WABASH AVE., DOUGLAS 4461. The Missionary Circle of Oliver: Baptist Church will have a bazaar during the week of April 25th. Monday evening will be the Carnival of Nations. Each nation will speak in its own tongue. Quilts made by the children's bands will be for sale all the week. Friday evening the children of each band will give a concert. --- The entertainment for the Emanuel Settlement had a fair crowd Monday evening. It is hoped that they realized a profit after expenses were paid. Mrs. Bass 3139 La Salle street is on the sick list. The Home Club met at Miss Mamie Seldon's. Those present were Mesdames Mamie Smith, Etia Shoecraft, Carrie Shanklin, Mable Washington, Blanche Cornwell, Ada Shreeves, Bird Ellington Gertrude Ellington, Tinnie Smiley Brown; Misses Mamie Seldon and Charlotte Williams. The guests were Mesdames Jessie Morris, Shreeves, Senoria Yerb, Maude Lawrence, Irene Lewis, Laura French and Miss Diana Hackley. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Next meeting at Mrs. Gertrude Ellington's. The D. V. C. Club entertained Saturday evening last, at the residence of the president, Mrs. Arthur Falls. Pit and Whist were indulged in. Refreshments were served. The Pandora Girls Club met at Mrs. Blanche Walters' Wednesday evening, the occasion being a "surprise" on the young lady who had surprised her club associates by quietly marrying. She received many beautiful and useful presents. The Kindergarten Committee of the Institutional Church held a business meeting at the residence of Mrs. Mary Bowman, 2059 Wabash avenue, Thursday. Miss Mamie Seldon was confined to her bed this week with rheumatism, but is now able to be around again. Bethesda Baptist Sunday School will hold memorial services for the late Mr. Wm. H. Harper, the artist, the first Sunday in May. Mrs. Beatrice Golf-Blackwell has gone to St. Louis to visit her mother. Mrs. Ferdinand Coffee of 3942 Dear born street, sprained her ankle in slighting from a street car this week. The condition of her foot is improving. The baby son of Mrs. Wm. McKin CHATEAU RINK NOTES. Special attraction at the Chateau Rink, 5324 State street next Thursday evening, April the 28th. There will be racing, roller skating and dancing. Music by the First Regiment K. of P. Band. Admission 10c, one dime. Don't forget May 14th. Grand opening of the Chateau Garden, 5324 State street. The only place in the city for good amusement. For a good time, visit the Chateau Rink any evening. The Chateau is now undergoing repairs for the grand opening of the Summer Garden. Mr. J. P. Johnson of Cleveland, Ohio, was among the many visitors at the Chateau Rink last Sunday evening. The Leland Giants Baseball Club managed by Andrew (Rube) Foster, is still defeating the teams of the South and will return home the early party of May. FRANK C. LELAND ENJOINED FROM USING THE NAME LELAND GIANTS. Frank C. Leland, Frank Lelands Chicago Giants Baseball Association, R. R. Jackson, A. H. Garrett and Chicago City League Restrained From Using the Name 'Leland Giants." On Wednesday morning last, the Leland Giants Baseball & Amusement Association, through its attorney and secretary, B. F. Moseley, won a signal victory in Judge Baldwin's Court, when the following order was entered: State of Illinois County of Cook, ss. Circuit Court of Cook County. Leland Giants Baseball & Amusement Association, vs. Frank Leland's Chicago Giants Baseball Association, Frank Leland etal. The motion of the complainant coming on to be heard upon the amended bill of complaint, and the answer of all the defendants, except the (Chicago City League) thereto, and it appearing from the answer of said defendants that they and each of them have in and by their said answer disclaimed any right or intention to use the name 'Leland Giants' as the name of their Baseball Clubs or of advertising or being known to the public or anyone by the name 'Leland Giants' and said defendants avering and asserting in their answer that the legal and incorporated name of the defendant Baseball Club is the Frank Lelands, Chicago Giants Baseball Club, and it is usually known by the name of 'Chicago Giants' and that Frank C. Leland is the manager of said Chicago Giants, and it being the desire of all the parties hereto that there should be no confusion as to the name or names of the two different baseball clubs. It is HEREFORE ORDERED, that hereafter, NO PERSON OR PERSONS ACTING FOR THE DEFENDANTS, SHALL IN ANY WISE USE THE NAME 'LELAND GIANTS' AS THE NAME OF THE DEFENDANT CLUB OR FEATURE THE NAME 'LELAND IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, etc. This disposes of the bill filed to restrain the use of the words "Leland Giants" by others than the Leland Giants Baseball & Amusement Association and assures the public that there is but one Leland Giants Baseball team and that Andrew Foster is the Captain and Manager of that team, which will play ball at its new park, 69th & Halsted street, beginning May 15th. ACTIVITIES OF THE PHYSICIANS DENTISTS AND PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION. By invitation the Association held a public health meeting at Herman Baptist Church, Sunday afternoon, April 17th. Appropriate addresses were made by Drs. E. S. Miller, A. B. Williams, and J. W. McDowell. A good crowd was present and the exercises elicited much favorable comment. The Association held its first /regular monthly meeting at Douglass Center. Fine papers were presented by Dr. H. Reginald Smith on the physicians side and Ollie Hendersan on the Dentists side. The next meeting will be held the first Monday night in May and the monthly luncheon will be served. Sunday, April 24th will be Tuberculosis day and the Anti-Tuberculosis Assn. of America have requested all churches to hold Anti-Tuberculous meetings to instruct the people in the prevention and cure of consumption. The Association regrets that we have received no invitation to assist meetings of that kind in our churches. MRS. E. W. CARTER ENTERTAINED IN HONOR OF HER SISTER, MRS. WOOD, ST. LOUIS, MO. Last Friday evening, Mrs. E. W. Carter, 5025 Armour avenue, entertained a few of her friends in honor of her sister, Mrs. H. B. Wood, and her little daughter Miss Edna Wood, of St. Louis, Mo. The evening was greatly enjoyed by whist, instrumental music and singing. Masters Wyatt, Harold and Arnold Houston, rendered some choice musical selections on the violin and plano, accompanied by Mr. Evans, on the mandolin. Mrs. Evans who possesses an exceedingly sweet voice beautifully sang "Dreamland." Mr. Houston greatly added to the pleasure of the evening by singing several fine songs. A fine luncheon was served by Mrs. Carter, who made an ideal hostess. The following were those present: Mr. and Mrs. Pegg, Mr. and Mrs. Nash, Mr. and Mrs. Houston, Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Mrs. B. Jackson, Mrs. H. B. Wood of St. Louis; Mrs. I. Bell Wittenberg, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Boyd, Mr. Clarence Parker, Mr. J. W. Orr, Masters Wyatt, Harold, and Arnold Houston, and Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Carter. Mrs. Wood and her daughter, after enjoying their two weeks visit returned home on Saturday morning. THE MAY CORONATION PARTY AND THE PHYLLIS WHEATLEY WOMAN'S CLUB. It is "Her Majesty. Murty the First" now, for Miss Murty F. Collins is to be crowned Queen of the May at the May Coronation Party, Masonic Hall, May 2, 8 p. m., and Mr. Geo. B. Hancock is to place the coronet on her head after three bugle sounds. Several dressmakers are busy on Queen Murty's coronation robe, and the florists are weaving real English daisies into her crown, while Mr. Hancock has purchased a new tie. Yes, it is actually so; Fenton Johnson placed five cambic feet in the Coronation Ode he wrote in blank verse to be recited by Mr. Hancock at the May Coronation Party, Masonic Hall, May 2, 8 p. m. The public is invited to count the feet. Detectives are hot on the trail of the May Pole round which twenty little girls are to dance at the May Coronation Party, Masonic Hall, May 2, 8 p. m. It was made in Norway, but through some mistake the Norwegians addressed it to Chicago, Texas. G. F. Ganaway is instructing the Peerless Club boys in the art of floor managing for the May Coronation Party, Masonic Hall, May 2, 8 p. m. Mr. Ganaway predicts that he will have the first imperial gavotte with Queen Murty—that is if there are not too many round her Majesty at that time. The Phyllis Wheatley Home will be out in full force at the May Coronation Party, May 2, 8 p. m. KENTUCKY CLUB CAFE NOTES. The Kentucky Club is still the best place in the city to go and be appreciated and respected. In fact the only first-class place in the city, catering strictly to Colored patronage. Mr. Thomas McCain, secretary of the Kentucky Club Cafe, is one of Chicago's best and most reliable business men. You will always find him on the job in the cafe. Particularly the best Sunday dinner in the city can be had at the Kentucky Club Cafe. Mr. Wm. Thomas the general manager, is always there to make it pleasant. For the best and most of everything, go to the Kentucky Club. Miss Ethel Motley, the most handsome and lady like cashier is now employed at the Kentucky Club Cafe. Colonel Jas, H. Johnson and a crack company from the gallant 8th, Major R. R. Jackson and his famous Chicago Zoonaves, and and the athletic team from the 1st Infantry, L. N. G., in an obstacle race, are some of the features the 12th Regt. of Patriarchs offer at the First Regt. Armory on May 12th. And of course the dance. CHIPS Mrs. Mary E. Moore, this week removed from 2916 State street to 2613 Wabash ave., second flat. The Military Carnival and May Ball by the 12th Regt. of Patriarchs, G. U. O. of O. F. at the First Regt. Armory on May 12th promises to be a grand affair. Don't miss it. The F. and P. new department store, 31st and State street, are still displaying many fine Ladies' capes, which are all the rage now, which they are selling at the lowest prices. Listen: Perfect precision in drill, an obstacle race; gorgeously uniformed men and beautifully gowned women in the Grand March; and dancing to your hearts content. All at the First Regiment Armory on May 12th. J. E. Bish, 5821, Wabash ave., spent last Sunday at Rock Island, Ill., where it snowed all of that day. Mr. Bish's visit to that city was in the interest of the masonic home, which contains eight or ten good old masons, and he found it in a flourishing conditions. Miss Bessie Cohen, who is as bright and as pretty as she can be, who was for a short time one of the sales-ladies at the F. and P. new Department store, 31st and State street, is at the present time holding down a nice position in the millinery department at Hillman's, State and Washington streets. Mr. Jennie Eldridge Watts, who has for some time, been residing at 2414, Wabash ave., now living at 2816 Dearborn street, will on Monday evening, April 25, commence a one week-engagement at the Monogram Theater, 3028 State street, and as she is a very clever artist on the stage, and a first water star, she will make a big hit at the Monogram. Last Tuesday evening. Mrs. I. Bell Wittenberg, 5116 La Salle St., entertained a number of her friends in honor of Mrs. H. B. Wood of St. Louis, Mo., whist, dancing and music. Mrs. Wood, winning ladie's prize first prize, Mrs. Prince, second, Mr. J. W. Orr, winning first Gent's prize, second by Mr. Joe Evans, after which a very nice lunch was served by the mother of Mrs. Wittenberg, Mrs. M. Kuntz, Mrs. Wood, possesses much beauty and grace and she is a very pleasant lady to meet. Monday night, Mrs. Lillian Woods, 5032 Armour avenue, entertained the Ladies' Aid of St. Mark Church. A goodly number of members and invited guests were present. A short business meeting was held which was gracefully presided over by the president, Mrs. H. C. Boman. The new pastor, Rev. Foreman, opened with prayer. At the close of the business, a fine supper was served in the dining room. Miss Lottie Woods and Mrs. Brown entertained the guests by rendering some fine music on the piano. Mrs. Harry Scott, presided over the Fortune telling booth and Master Hamlin Hamlet tendered the door. Mrs. Woods made a charming hostess and all hoped she would soon entertain the Ladies' Aid again. MORE TROUBLE OVER THE COLOR QUESTION. Seventy Per Cent of Population of America Are of African Extraction, Says Professor Greener. Color classification seems to be about the hardest problem to be solved by the present census. In a recent letter to Census Director Durand Professor Richard T. Greener, ex-consul to Vladivostok, who is himself a mulatto, contends that there is no authority in the census law for such enumeration; that there is no one color, in the human species at least, which will properly express the varieties of color commonly classed under the term mulatto. He says that southern experts will say that such progeny is often nearly as dark as the mother and often as light as the father, but the rule seems to be that the whiter the mother the darker the progeny, and vice versa, and that there can be no reliable and trustworthy information on such a difficult and obscure subject. He also states that he personally knows of mulattoes whom any ordinary observer would at once pronounce Negroes, yet one or the other parent to his knowledge was white. The department has had some trouble over the question of color as to the Jews, Egyptians, Syrians, et al., concerning whom there are doubts as to whether they are white. In distinctions between black and white he holds that there is less difficulty in telling who is black than in correctly designating who is white and that in this country it is well known to many that any one is white who dares to assert and maintain his assertion; also that medical authorities state that at least 70 per cent of the present population of America are of African extraction. He further contends that no bureau has any more right to query as to Negroes of full blood than as to Don't Miss the Grand Military Carnival and May Ball Given by THE 12TH REGIMENT OF PATRIARCH'S G. U. O. of O. F. At First Regiment Armory, 16th and Michigan Ave. Thursday Evening, May 12, 1910. EIGHTH REGIMENT BAND. Admission 50 cts. If you don't go, you'll be lonesome. whites of full blood, much less to include in the term mulatto all Negroes not of full blood but having perceptible trace of Negro blood. Lincoln Students to Hear Mr. Taft. President Taft has consented to attend the commencement exercises of Lincoln university. Pennsylvania, which will be held during the last week in May, and present the diplomas to the graduating class. The president's consent to visit the school was secured through the influence of Congressman Butler of Pennsylvania, who is said to be very much interested in the university. High Water Mark Enrollment High Water Mark Enrollment. From the opening of Tuskegee (Ala.) institute in September, 1909, to the present time there have been enrolled 1,695 students. Of this number 565 are young women and 1,130 young men. This is the largest enrollment for a single year in the history of the institution. The faculty has been increased to 177 teachers against 167 last year. REPUBLICAN PARTY SOUTH. Would Not Amount to Much Without An Amorable Note. Save J. R. Corn. the Negro's Vote, Says J. P. Carr. In a recent interview on the political situation in the south General Julian P. Carr of North Carolina is credited with saving; "If the Negro were taken out of the politics of the south the Republican party would not amount to a corporal's guard. It is this fact that has kept the Republicans of the south from making progress. All through the south the Republican party would have been more successful had it not been for the Negro voter. This has been a handicap that the party could not overcome. There is a movement on now in North Carolina to improve the politics of that section. We are organizing a colored Chautauqua and training school for Negro teachers and preachers. The Negro teacher and preacher has a great influence in politics of the south. He, more than any other person, is responsible for the way the Negro votes. Sometimes this influence is bad. As a Democrat it would be unwise, perhaps, for me to say that the Republican party of the south would be a great deal better off if the Negro were eliminated from politics, but that is the fact nevertheless. "I do not believe North Carolina will ever elect a Republican governor or will give a Republican majority in a national election. President Taft is popular in the south, but he could not carry the state. North Carolina would prefer to have a Democrat in the White House, but if we have to have a Republican I think we should prefer Taft to any other man in the Republican party. "The Democrats will gain some members of the house of representatives in the next election," added General Carr. "Representative Morehead was elected from my district, which ordinarily is Democratic by 6,000 or more. It was just a mishap that Morehead was elected, and I do not believe the Republicans can win next time. I don't mean to say anything against Morehead, who is one of the best men we have in the south, but it was an accident that enabled him to win." RADICAL CHANGE IN BASEBALL SCHEDULE. Royal Giants Lose Captain Johnson. Cuban Giants Will Open Season In New York May 1. We are reliably informed that a radical change has taken place in the schedule for this season among baseball clubs and players. Jack Johnson, who as captain of the Royal Giants led them to victory for two successive seasons, has booked with the Leland Giants at Chicago. Satterfield, second baseman; Bragg, third baseman; Clarence Williams, catcher; Robinson, first baseman; Mike Brown, outfielder, and Reese, pitcher, have been signed by Manager Bright of the Cuban Giants. Lloyd, who has been the heavy hitting shortstop of the Philadelphia Giants for some years, will cast his fortunes with Rube Foster's Chicago outfit. Owner Walter Schlicchter of the Philadelphia Giants has captured from "Pop" Watkins the two fast Addison boys and has signed the best general in colored baseball as manager in the person of Sol White. Manager J. W. Connors, not to be outdone, has secured the services of several fast youngsters and will retain in his lineup such stars as Bradley, Monroe, Buckner, Earl, James, Thomas, Bowman, Mongin, Shipp and Dunbar. The Cuban Giants, the pioneer of the colored teams, will open their season in New York on May 1 with the McNulty Brothers' club as their opponents. The Cuban Giants will play for the most of the season at Buffalo, where they have new grounds. There is considerable competition for the services of Dan Metchell, undoubtedly the best pitcher in colored baseball, and the indications are that he will remain with the Philadelphia Giants. Francis, the crack third base man; Petway, catcher, and Jay Wilson, first baseman, will also be with the Quaker team. Thrifty Society Of Virginians Annual Reports of Ladies' Auxiliary of the Society of Sons of Virginia Show Encouraging Results—Healthy Membership and a Large Bank Account Under Mrs. Stewart's Leadership. By N. BARNETT DODSON. The annual meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Society of the Sons of Virginia was perhaps the most interesting event in benevolent society circles among women in Brooklyn for the week ending April 16. The large increase in the membership of the organization since November, 1900, and the almost entire absence of sickness among its members have been noteworthy and encouraging features of its progress. The annual reports were read by Miss Cora Robinson, who has been the financial secretary of the auxiliary for four consecutive years. The reports showed a balance of cash on hand and in bank of $838.60 and a financial membership of 81 out of a total membership of 111. The juvenile department was also reported to be in a most flourishing condition. The children are being taught how to preside, make reports and keep their own accounts. In this respect the auxiliary is far ahead of the Society of the Sons of Virginia, from which it derived its authority to organize under its name. A large number of visitors were in attendance, and they thoroughly enjoyed the literary program and social features following the installation of officers by the Rev. William R. Lawton. Mrs. Jennie Stewart succeeded herself as president of the society for the third time. In order to publicly show its appreciation of Mrs. Stew- A. B. MISS CORA L. ROBINSON. art's efforts for the advancement of the organization the auxiliary presented her with a handsome gold badge bearing the coat of arms of the state of Virginia and the insignia of the organization and a beautiful bouquet of American Beauty roses. She was also the recipient of a large basket of assorted luscious fruit. Miss Cora Robinson, the retiring financial secretary, was presented with an expensive fountain pen, and Mrs. Annie Durrell, who succeeded herself as treasurer for the fifth time, was given a lovely sunshade. The literary program was presided over by Mrs. Alice W. Wiley, who created much enthusiasm by her witty sayings. Among the speakers were Mrs. M. C. Lawton, Charles H. Turner, Rev. James E. Cethran, Lewis H. Berry, Mrs. C. A. Nesbitt and John W. Winters. The newly elected officers installed were: Mrs. Jennie Stewart, president; Isabelle Quarles, vice president; Josephine Dabney, financial secretary; Delia Latham, assistant; Polly Passe, recording secretary; Ida Jack son, assistant; Annie Durrell, treasurer; Elnora Robinson, Florence Henderson, ushers; Maria Burwell, Mrs. C. H. Turner, marshals; Julia Johnson, Harriet V. Poultry, Rebecca Booker, bank trustees. The society meets once a month, on the second Tuesday evening. The meetings are characterized by harmony, earnestness and business precision. These essential elements have been the guild line of the society's phenomenal success. IMPORTANT COMING EVENT. Political Equality Association to Be Guard of Mr. Polkoff Guest of Mrs. Belmont May 8. At a meeting of the Political Equality association, of which Mrs. O. H. P. Belmont is president, recently held at 505 Fifth avenue. New York, Mrs. Belmont invited the entire membership of the association to be her guests at a public assembly to be held at her summer home, at Hempstead, N. Y., on Sunday. May 8. Mrs. Belmont has chartered special trains on the Long Island railroad at her own expense for the accommodation of the entire delegation. Miss Irena L. Moorman, superintendent of the work among colored women, will look after the interest of all who will avail themselves of the opportunity to go to Hempstead on the above named date, and all who intend going should communicate with Miss Moorman at 26 Court street, Brooklyn, as soon as possible. Why the Law Is Not Enforced When the Law Conflicts With the Persona Opinion of Officials Who Are Sworn to Enforce It Justice Is Rendered Impossible—Dickinson Not the Final Arbiter of the Negro's Rights. By N. BARNETT DODSON We venture the assertion that at the rate Secretary of War Dickinson is going with his onslaught against the Negro with a view of depriving him of his citizenship he will soon reach the limit of toleration and a nation wide public sentiment will recolon upon his head with such force and vengeance that the United States in justice to itself will be compelled to declare to the nations of the world once for all time that it is incapable of self government by reason of its inability to deal justly by all of its citizens according to law. We hold that the constitution of the United States is in the nature of a Phone Alden Hotel Br Geo. W. H. BUFFET, POOL A 3004 State Street I Bury Cheaper Phone Aldine 3653 Hotel Brunswick Geo. W. Holt, Prop. BUFFET, POOL AND BILLIARDS. 3004 State Street Chicago I Bury Cheaper Than The Trust P. A. GEORGE O. JONES, the only taker in this city, with ten years of away from the uncertaker's trust and caskets for $15.00 and up; adulto o Auto Hearse and carriages, wh Large chapel free to our patro the United States and Foreign coun no extra charges for conducting fun and suburban towns. $ Lady Attn GEORGE O. JONES, 1804 West GEORGE O. JONES, the only Independent Afro-American undertaker in this city, with ten years of business experience, has broke away from the undertaker's trust and he is now selling cloth covered caskets for $15.00 and up; adults couch caskets, $50.00. Auto Hearse and carriages, when desired with no extra charges. Large chapel free to our patrons; bodies shipped to all parts of the United States and Foreign countries, at the very lowest prices; no extra charges for conducting funerals in all sections of Chicago and suburban towns. $ Lady Attendent. GEORGE O. JONES, 1804 West Lake Street, Phone West 1761. I am the cause of the great wholesale reduction in funerals. I bury cheaper than the West, I will give you a complete funeral, consisting of this beautiful Broadoloth casket, Embalming services, Robe, Outside box, Hearse, and two carriages to the South, West and North side, depots for $70.00. contract between itself and the body politic whereby each citizen binds himself to the constitution and the constitution in turn binds itself to each citizen. Failure upon the part of either to carry out his part both in letter and spirit is a breach of contract. The fourteenth amendment to the constitution (first section) is clear on this point. It says: "All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof are citizens of the United States and of the state where in they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States, nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty or property without due process of law nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws." It is rather strange that the secretary of war at this time should busy himself with seeking to undo what the government has done in this respect without being asked. The duties of the secretary of war are clearly defined, and we see no good reason why he should not at this time address himself to the discharge of those obligations in the interest of peace and the welfare of all the people. Another point in this connection is the fact that experience has shown that it is a dangerous thing to direct the affairs of a national administration through channels at variance with the policy, principles and established customs of the party in power. It is not natural for a true Democrat to advocate Republican principles. Both oil and water will show resistance even when mingled together in the same cup. If a person sits as astraddle of a suspended pole and loses his balance he will more than likely fall on the wrong side. Tampering with the established law of the land breeds strife. The Negro wants his rights as a citizen respected in common with all other citizens. He does not seek any special legislation other than that which will apply with equal force to other persons or races which live under the flag of our common country. In the civil war which was waged primarily to keep the federal government a unit and which resulted in the freedom of the enslaved, Negroes from Africa, Haiti, the West Indies, Cuba and Santo Domingo as enlisted soldiers fought bravely in the federal armies for union and liberty, and it is not fair at this time to ask members of his race to vacate the country which he helped to make free. Lawlessness perpetrated by lawmakers or by those who are sworn to see that the law is enforced is, to my mind, treason of the first magnitude. Race prejudice, strife, anarchy, lynchings without regard to race or color, cause or provocation, will continue in the United States as long as this government fails to assert its power, pun- line 3653 Bunswick olt, Prop. AND BILLIARDS. Chicago Than The Trust Independent Afro-American under- of business experience, has broke and he is now selling cloth covered couch caskets, $50.00. when desired with no extra charges. ons; bodies shipped to all parts of entries, at the very lowest prices; merals in all sections of Chicago indent, Lake Street, Phone West 1761. ish the perpetrators of such crimes and until the officers of the law themselves are made to obey the law, for herein lies the whole trouble. Legislators make or enact laws to be enforced by those elected by the suffrage of the people. These elective officers often beg the question when it comes to enforcing a law which interferes with their own personal likes or dislikes. Again we say that it is not because the Negro has failed to make substantial progress or that he is making rapid advancement that causes prejudice against him, but on account of the depraved condition of the mind of those who wrongfully discriminate against him to deal fairly by him. World's Conference Delegate. The foreign missionary board of the Methodist Episcopal church recently selected the Rev. Dr. William H. Brooks, pastor of St. Mark's Methodist Episcopal church, New York, as one of the representatives to the world's missionary conference which meets in Edinburgh, Scotland, from June 14 to 24 inclusive. Anniversary of Influential Society. The African Mutual Relief society of New York is one of the oldest and most influential organizations of its kind among our people. The society observed its one hundred and ninth anniversary recently. This Crime Not Peculiar to the Negro. One of the most outrageous things of recent years occurred in this city last week when a colored girl was assaulted by a white man, says the Springfield (Ill.) Forum — assaulted brutally. Law Points The mere running away of a team is held in Coller versus Knox, 222 Pa., 362; 71 Atl. 539, 23 L. R. A. (N. S.), 171, not to imply negligence on the part of the owner. Carrying in the hand a pair of saddlebags with the lids down which contain a pistol, which is hidden from common observation, is held in Sutherland versus Com, (Va.), 65 S. E., 15, 23 L. R. A. (N. S.), 172, not to be a violation of a statute making it an offense to carry a pistol about the person hidden from common observation. Short Stories. Of the 300,000 insane persons in Russia 270,000 are at liberty. Dividing the population roughly into children, adults and old people, the proportion of children is decreasing, that of adults increasing and that of old people stationary. Attention was directed in an official report by Rear Admiral Schroeder, in command of the Atlantic fleet, to the remarkable fact that more than 2,500 men in the fleet did not know how to swim. BACK TO THE OLD STAND. 11 W. 29th St. near State St., T. B. Hall, laundry mens' furnishings, notions, cigars, tobacco, and news stand. Phone Douglas 3258. Phone Main 4158 NOTARY PUBLIC Phone residence, Gray 5676 Walter M. Farmer ATTORNEY AT LAW Suite 706, 171 Washington St. Ren., 4356 Langley Av. CHICAGO Dr. M. J. Brown Physician and Surgeon 2701 Dearborn Street, - CHICAGO Hours: 10 to 12 m.; 2 to 4; 7 to @ p.m. General Expressing To and From, All Depots MOVING AND VAN SERVICE. Ice Coal Wholesale and Retail By Bags, Basket and Tons Henry M. Turner Crystal Ice Company Office 733 E. 45TH STRTET Phone Oakland 424 CHICAGO, ILL. Dorsey's WHITE ROSE Petrolatum For Chapped Hands, Face and Legs. KINGSTON PHARMACY J. S. DORSEY, K. Ph., proprietor 116% W. 51st Street, near Dearborn, Chicago. TELEPHONE OAKLAND 889 Our Motto is Furity and Accuracy Established 1967 Phone Oakland 2650-185 John J. Dunn Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Coal and Wood FIFTY-FIRST STREET AND ARMOUR AVENUE Rail Station; N1t St. & L. G. & RI. G. By.; Mid Sts. and Armour Ayman CHICAGO We Give Fish's Stamps F. & P. We Give Fish's Stamps DEPARTMENT STORE Corner State and Thirty-First Streets Capes are growing in popularity. Come in and see the beautiful capes we are showing. All of the latest styles trimming in braids and buttons at prices from $18. to $3.50. We want to impress on you the fact that you cannot find a finer line of waists and suits to select from than we carry. Why not cut your grocery bills down? We save you 25 to 35 per cent on groceries. Feinberg & Peck CORNER OF STATE AND THIRTY-FIRST STS. Phone Alinee 2686 Renting a Specialty Clark, Hayes & Co. Real Estate, Renting, Loans and Insurance Flats and Houses to rent and For Sale. 3705 STATE STREET CHICAGO St. Monica's Church St. Monica's Church, Dearborn and 36th streets. Rev. John S. Morris, Pastor. Rectory, 3543 Dearborn street. Masses on Sundays, 6:30f 9,30, 1030. Instruction for the children after the 8:30 mass. Chateau De La Plaisance 5324-26 State Street Offers for the Winter Unique and Superb ROLLER SKATE PROGRAM Every night in the week from 7 to 12 P. M. with the following variations: SKATING from 7 to 10:30—Dancing from 10:30 to 12 P. M. every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday night, with the best Orchestra music. Cash Skate Prize Contest every Wednesday, Sunday and Monday night. Go where you will, pay what you may; but the CHATEAU leads in real wholesome health-giving entertainment. Come away from the stuffy, tubercular, 5 cent death given, cheap theatre and enjoy the invigorating, health-giving atmosphere of the CHATEAU. Admission, 10 cents—one dime LELAND GIANTS BASE BALL & AMUSEMENT ASS' THE BROAD AX CAN BE FOUND ON SALE AT THE FOLLOWING NEWS STANDS. From, On and After This Date, The Broad Ax Can Be Found on Sale At the Following News Stands: F. A. RAWLINS THE POPULAR AND UP-TO-DATE Undertaker and Funeral Director A. F. Tervalon, cigar store and news stand 5004 State street R. J. Jones, news stand, barber shop and pool room, 5264 State street George I. Martin, maker of fine cigars and news stand, 18 W. 31st street, near State. Mrs. Nelle Phelps, cigars, notions and news stand, 31 W. 51st street near Dearborn. W. S. Cole cigars, tobacco and news stand, 34 W. 31st street, near Dearborn. Philip Smith, cigars, tobacco and news stand 8 W. 27th Street. T. B. Hall, laundry office, tobacco and news stand, 11 W. 29th street near State. F. A. RA THE POPULAR A Undertaker and [Image of a man with a mustache and a suit] SCOPE OF AMALGAMATION. Dignify Its Practice by Legal Enactment, Says Noted Orator. Statesmen, orators and scholars are giving much attention just now to the discussion of intermarriage between the white and the colored races, especially in the United States. The address of Rev. Dr. W. R. Palmer of Newark, N. J., which he recently delivered before the Cosmopolitan society in the Johnston building, Brooklyn, is worthy of special attention. In the course of his address Dr. Palmer said: "The most distinguished men of Holy Writ either believed in, practiced or did both in amalgamation, and, after all, example is better than precept. Abraham was the greatest of all the Hebrew characters. He was not only distinguished for his faith, but for his magnanimity. A great warrior, great statesman and friend of God, yet he precluded amalgamation in his own household. A son, Ishmael, was born to Abraham by Hagar and another by Sarah, his wife. These two boys were put side by side, and the son of Hagar far surpassed Jacob, the son of Sarah, from every standpoint, for the latter early in life became a physical wreck. In the succeeding generation we had Eman married to a Canaanite, yet from that union sprang a line of dukes and princes. No plaus ```markdown ``` Mrs. Jas. H. Lewis, notions, cigars and news stand, 15 W. 36th street near State. B. Davis cigars, tobacco and news stand, 3532 State street. E. D. Burt, notions and news stand 2636 State street. W. M. Maxwell notions, cigars to bacco, confections and news stand 5252 State street. H. Hart, news stand, cigars, tobacco and laundry office, 15 W. 35th street. A. A. Dwelle, cigar store and news stand, 21 E. 33rd street near State. Freddie Smith, 1358 29th street, Newport News, Va., news agent. LAWLINS OR AND UP-TO-DATE d Funeral Director Prices to Suit All. Calls Answered Day and Night 4817 State Street. Phone Oakland 1328. Hebrew amalgamated with his own race. Coming down the line, Elijah, a man of most wonderful intellect, a man who could call down the dre of heaven, could with his own hand slay 450 men of Baal and a great man physically, was a product of amalgamation. Joseph, who attained such prominence in the land of Egypt, and Joshua, the greatest warrior that ever lived, both belonged to this class. Moses, the greatest man of all history, the lawgiver and an intellectual giant, a man who combined three civilizations in one—piety from the Hebrews, culture and wisdom from the Egyptians and all other business and everyday qualities from the Midianites—in addition to these characteristics, was a great philosopher, statesman and warrior, yet his wife was an Ethiopian. The Canaanites were descendants of Ham. Ruth and Boas and David, the most distinguished of all history, the line from which Jesus Christ sprang, and Solomon all belonged to this amalgamated class. Judah, the only son of Jacob of the royal tribe, did not marry a woman of his own race. There has never been a more thoroughly amalgamated man in all of the world from our Lord Jesus Christ. Amalgamation is going on now more than ever in the world’s history. Since it must obtain why not dignity it by making it a law?" lous Easiest Terms to be had in Chicago Loans on first and second Mortgages Fire Insurance placed in any company Main Office: Suite 64, 95 Washington 'P JOHN B. ROGERS, P Kentu Main Office: Suite 64, 95 Washington St., CHICAGO, ILL. Branch Office 3517 State Street 'PHONE 4306 CENTRAL JOHN B. ROGERS, Pres. TNOS. McGAIN, Sec'y Kentucky Club Cafe 2260 State Street (Up-Stairs) Phone Calumet 5227 Chicago's N Chicago's Newest and Finest Dining Parlors Best to Eat. Best to Drink. Best Service. Best Music. Best Decorum. 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Lee THE GALE PIANO CO. 3140 STATE STREET Pianos, Organs, Talking Machines and Supplies. Brass and String Instruments, Cash or Easy Payments, Open Evenings till 10.30. Phone Doug. 975. TUNING REPAIRING PATRICK H. O'DONNELL WILLIAM DILLON CLARENCE A. TOOLEN Tel. Central 4000 O'Donnell, Dillon Toolen ATTORNEYS AT LA Suite 1218-1219 Ashland RANDOLPH & CLARK C Broadway W. Mossillaster Telephone Ashland & Office Telephones Central 1300 O'Donnell, Dillon & Toolen ATTORNEYS AT LAW Suite 1210-1219 Achland Block TO MR. L. W. COMMINS, Sec'y 6554 Champlain Ave., Chicago. The Choral Study Club of Chicago, (Inc.) Preparing for "MIAWATHA" in June FILES J. DEVINE ATTORNEY AT LAW Suite 810-820 Renton Blvd. PARK AND WASHINGTON ST. CHICAGO. OHN E. OWENB ATTORNEY & COURSELOR AT LAW 2. An annual fee of One Dollar is charged to active singing members, which amount must accompany application. Application for Membership To music committee of the Choral Study Club. Please find enclosed $... and kindly notify me when to appear for examination. Very Truly Yours. Name Address Voice Part Requirements for Admission: 1. A voice of fair affectiveness, a correct ear, some knowledge of musical notation, and regularity in the attendance upon the rehearsals. BANK OF THE UNITED STATES S. E. Cor. State and 36th Place, Chicago Telephone Douglas 1565 GENERAL BANKING 3 per cent allowed on Savings Accounts Safety Deposit Vaults, $3.00 per Year REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT Aa ageht buy and sell Real Estate on commission, manages estates for non-rei- dents, including payment of taxes and looking after assessments. Money to loan on Chicago Real Estate. The Cranford Apartment Building. 3600 Wabash Ave. THE BROADWAY The finest building ever opened to Colored tenants in Chicago. Steam heat, electric light, tile baths, marble entrance. J. W. Casey, Agent, 'Phone North 1857 536 Rush Street. Leach's Express & Vans LEACH'S STORAGE WAREHOUSE LEACH'S STORAGE WAREHOUSE LEACH'S STORAGE STORAGE AMERICAN WAREHOUSE LOCKING & AMBULATING Private Rooms for Furniture, Heated Piano Rooms. Money Loaned on Furniture in Storage notes of "America," and the recitals were passed with the enthusiastic singing of the national hymn. WITHDRAW LEE'S STATUE. Let Us Have the Commissioners. The joint resolution to create a commission to investigate and report on the advisability of holding an exposition commemorative of the semicentennial of the issuance of the emancipation proclamation has been favorably reported to the house from the committee on industrial arts and expositions. Retiring Department Commander John L. Parker of the Massachusetts Grand Army of the Republic in his address at the recent state encampment in Faneuil hall, Boston, created great enthusiasm by denouncing the idea of placing Confederate General Robert E. Lee's statue in the hall of fame at Washington. The excitement ran still higher when the incoming commander, J. Willard Brown, offered a set of resolutions demanding that Virginia withdraw the statue of Lee and if the state refused to do so the congress would be petitioned to order its removal. The entire body of delegates arose as one man, cheering wildly. A bugler leaped to his feet and sounded the first Glowworms. Both male and female glowworms are luminous, although in the former the light is much feebler. Even the eggs and larvae are faintly luminous. The light is produced on the last three segments of the abdomen. WHERE EVERY PATRON Saves ON EVERY PURCHASE Telephone Yards 693 JOHN J. BRADLEY Real Estate Loans Fire and Plate Glass Insurance 4709 S. HALSTED ST CHICAGO Good Colored Tenants Always Appreciated Stove Heated Flats and houses to suit your income. I rent only my own property. When you want to rent, you will save many a weary step, if you first call on Samuel Richardson, 142 La Salle Street Telephone Main 2183 CHICAGO Room 1, OTIS BLOCK Frank H. Lewis, Prop. Lou Golden, Mgr. Phone Oakland 1787. THE RAILROAD INN Imported and Domestic Wines Liquors & Cigars Cafe in Connection N. E. Corner Fifty-first and Armour Avenue, Chicago, MI. - American Brick Co. - President and Treasurer, THOMAS CAREY. Vice-President, JOHN SHELHAMER, Secretary, WILLIAM SULLIVAN. MANUFATURERS OF Common and Sewer Brick Office and Yards: 45th and Robey Sts. Yards running winter and summer, equipped with the latest improved Wolf Dryer. Telephone Yards 128. Phone Aldine 871 D. C. SMITH Real Estate, Loans, Renting and Insurance PLATE GLASS AND LIFE INSURANCE DEBTS COLLECTED NOTARY PUBLIC 3128 State St., Chicago, Ill.